Swedish hard rock powerhouse BÜRNER have announced the upcoming release of their sophomore album, “Hittin’ The Target”, on September 15th, 2023 via Time To Kill Records. The first video from the album,“Beer Before Glory”, is out today. Watch it HERE.
“After the release of ‘Baptized in Gasoline’ we continued to write new songs as always. Soon there was enough material for a second album and recording began. We always do everything with a smile and our sick sense of humor. The inspiration it comes from anything really, there are so many bands that have inspired us over the years. Janne came up with the idea for the cover and title and work moved on. We are really happy with the result and our fans will be in for a nice surprise. ‘Hittin’ The Target’ will be our second release and once again it will be filled with hard rock’n roll riffs. The perfect soundtrack for gulping cold beer!”.
“Hittin’ The Target” tracklist:
Beer Before Glory
Burnerator
Haulin’ Ass
Bring Me The Fire
Warrior
Baptized In Gasoline
Soulmate Killer
Come Blow The Horn
Bloodstorm
Up Shit Creek
Line-up: Björn Ohlson – Guitars/Vocals Mats Thuresson – Bass Jan Andersson – Drums
BÜRNER call their music gasoline-fuelled rock with no brakes and with this expression they hit the nail. The three guys from Sweden don’t play stale guitar rock, but groove into R’n’R paradise. Motörhead, AC/DC, Saxon? Admittedly very big names. But you just can’t avoid mentioning those bands while describing BÜRNER. Their music sounds like a spontaneous casual jam, bursting with energy. Their sound is loud and heavy, vibrant and always catchy.
Dallas Glam-rock Band Captures Listeners With Electrifying Sound
Dallas, TX — Electrifying rock band The Dirty Shirts are back with a captivating new single, “Gin & Roses,” that leaves listeners craving more. The track sets the rock music scene ablaze with its infectious melodies and soul-stirring lyrics. “Gin & Roses” is available to stream and download worldwide.
“Gin & Roses” explores a world of passion and intensity, fueled by the classic combination of gin and the metaphorical allure of roses. With lyrics like “makes me feel alive like sunshine mixed with cyanide” and “hits like the first time, it gets me high,” The Dirty Shirts plunge listeners into an atmospheric soundscape that captures the essence of desire and temptation. Fusing enchanting pop-rock melodies with an irresistible chorus and bold guitar riffs, The Dirty Shirts embark on an exhilarating musical journey through feelings of intoxication and lust. “At its core, the song is about love, and the different ways it makes us feel, and I thought that was a great vehicle for a summer song,” frontman Nick Santa Maria explains. “I have a tendency to lean towards the moodier side of the spectrum, and not that it isn’t there on this song, but I wanted something that people would roll their windows down and turn up as loud as they could stand it on the way to the lake or by the pool this summer.”
Photographer Credit: Jenny Lawson
“Gin & Roses” was recorded at Modern Electric Sound Recorders in Dallas, Texas, capturing the band’s explosive energy and translating it into a sonically immersive experience. The song was produced by Jeff Saenz, recognized for his work with acclaimed artists such as Leon Bridges, Reverend Horton Heat, and Nikki Lane, and engineered by Joel Raif. Santa Maria self-produced the demos and brought them to Saenz, who took those and ran with it. They paired guitars that sounded akin to The Clash or The Strokes with a bunch of classic synths, which took things in a completely different direction than the original demo, but it opened up a whole new world for Santa Maria, sonically. “Joel is an absolute wizard with synths. I think the more we work with Jeff and Joel, the more we’ll evolve our sound, and I can’t wait to see what we do next.”
The Dirty Shirts, a dance-rock group from Dallas, Texas, came into the music scene in 2021. Over the past couple of years, they have unleashed a series of singles and visually stunning videos, while embarking on tours throughout North America. Before the band’s start, Nick Santa Maria, the band’s founding member, and lead singer, had been touring as a sideman for country artists until the global pandemic hit. During this unexpected pause, Santa Maria underwent a transformative musical reimagining, culminating in the creation of a rock-centric band that perfectly encapsulated his passion and includes a cast of top-notch Dallas musicians. This marked the beginning of The Dirty Shirts.
Melding classic glam like David Bowie and T Rex with modern sensibilities like The Weeknd, Foals, and The Killers, The Dirty Shirts combine their diverse influences, resulting in the release of their debut album, The Get Up From The Get Go, and a subsequent nationwide tour in 2022. Mesmerizing audiences with their dynamic performances of hit singles like “HEART ATTACK,” “Detonator,” and “Please Me,” the band swiftly gained momentum and continued to produce more music as their popularity spread. Notably, Santa Maria emphasizes their desire for their music to provide solace and comfort to their listeners, particularly during life’s most challenging moments.
“Gin & Roses” is now available to stream and download HERE
From the pulsating rhythm and intoxicating lyrics, every element of “Gin & Roses” enthralls listeners and resonates with rock enthusiasts. This release sets the stage for an exciting year ahead for The Dirty Shirts, as there are more releases to come in 2023. For more about The Dirty Shirts, visit TheDirtyShirtsus.com and follow their Instagram @thedirtyshirtsus.
Tom Keifer brought his signature blues- rock sound back to the Star City on his new Live & Loud tour, but he did not come alone. The Tom Keifer Band performed at Dr Pepper Park in Roanoke Virginia on June 18th along with Winger and John Corabi.
John Corabi was the first to get the crowd pumped and ready to go. Corabi has quite the musical background as “both the former and current” lead singer of The Dead Daises and the brief period he sang for Motley Crue. He performed a 6 song acoustic set which included a song off of “Unplugged” called “If I Never Get to Say Goodbye”. The song was dedicated to two of his friends who were unfortunate victims of a tragic shooting. Corabi stated “If you have love ones at home make sure you always say you love them because you never know what the universe has in store.” He truly caught the crowd attention and participation by playing “Hooligans Holiday” joking that he is “the guy who ruined Motley Crue’s Career.”
John Corabi – photo credit: TBE Photography
All together Corabi’s gruff rock n roll voice and passion for the music paired perfectly with the overall feel of the rest of the night. He never skipped a beat and he never missed a note. After the show he met individually with fans to take pictures and sign autographs. Corabi was only the beginning of what continue to be a night filled with the sounds of the 80s.
Kip Winger – photo credit: TBE Photography
Winger took the stage next with their full original lineup featuring Kip Winger, Reb Beach, Rob Morgenstein, and Paul Taylor as well as Howie Simon. They started the show off with a song from their 2023 album “Seven” called “Stick the Knife in and Twist.” Every song from the new album that Winger played was received just as well as the hits from back in the day with fans singing back at them word for word. Kip still looks and sounds just like the heartthrob that stole the hearts of everyone when the band first began. Hits like “Miles Away”, “Madalaine”, and “Seventeen” basically sounded almost identical to the album but with an ever so slight change that comes with aging. Each member played with the grit and attitude of a true rockstar.
Tony Higbee and Tom Keifer – photo credit: TBE Photography
Tom Keifer and his band hadn’t even made it to the stage before they were met with the adoring screams of fans as they walked from the buses. Early on the fans were treated to Heartbreak Station, the title track of Cinderella’s third studio album. Keizer stated that it had been awhile since they had played it and jokingly asked that if he messed up that the crowd not be too upset. All one had to do was listen to know that he did not disappoint.
Tony Higbee – photo credit: TBE Photography
As the night progressed, the fans singing never let up nearly masking Keifer himself. This only fueled the passion inside not only him but the rest of the band. Each song played louder and stronger then the last. By the time the piano was rolled out so much emotion had been built up that it resulted in a very powerful and extremely well received version of “Don’t Know What You Got Till It’s Gone.”
Tony Higbee – photo credit: TBE Photography
Keifer truly lived up to the tours name, Live and Loud. It is highly apparent that the Tom Keifer Band is more than just 7 musicians on a stage, they are a family. The band currently consists of Tom Keifer, Savannah Keifer, Tony Higbee, Billy Mercer, Jarred Pope, Kory Myers, and Tanya Davis. The guitar pairing of Keifer and Higbee on guitar is immaculate. There is no one sounding better than the other. They both come together seamlessly creating that bluesy sound that everyone has come to love from Keifer’s music. However, having a guitarist as strong as Higbee allows Keifer to set the guitar down and really get into the vocals and interaction with the crowd. All the while Higbee is still able to keep up the Cinderella sound and have fun doing it.
Billy Mercer – photo credit: TBE Photography
As for Keifer’s voice, it is no secret that he has had multiple surgeries involving his throat but that hasn’t stopped him from continuing to sing every song like it was written. Keifer pushed the limits with his voice and reached for every high note showing that he’s still got it.
Following their much-acclaimed debut album, Ban The Light ( 2019, AFM Records ) and a series of live tracks, taken of their incredible show in support of JUDAS PRIEST “Live In Dalhalla”, Swedish hard rock act DEAF RAT has suprised their fanbase with a brand new song!
The music video for the high-voltage banger “Schizophrenic Part Of Me” is showcasing actual studio footage of the band, who is currently working on a new EP to be released in the not so distant future! As DEAF RAT reveal: “Schizophrenic Part Of Me is a kick ass rock n roll track, a party starter as energetic, straight forward and deadly as it can get. Be prepared to get grabbed by your neck by this venomous guitar riff, the sound and the vibe of Deaf Rat 2.0!”
The new DEAF RAT video for “Schizophrenic Part Of Me” is now premiering HERE
DEAF RAT hails from Dalarna in Sweden, a small region with long traditions of mining, steel industry, music and a healthy dose of DIY attitude. The broad sound of DEAF RATis built on a strong foundation of classic 70s, 80s and 90s rock packed with influences of the band members different personal favourites. With their massive guitar riffs and strong melodies, this is the band that fills up the cracks in the ageing concrete between old school and modern hard rock.
With their driving riffs, thundering drum beats, and electrifying presence, DEAF RAT prove that they are one of the most explosive and dynamic forces in the world of hard rock. Their latest album, Ban The Light is available at THIS LOCATION!. Ban The Light was released with great reviews from all over the world.
Metal Temple recommends “if you are a fan of eccentric and eclectic Hard Rock acts, DEAF RAT must find its place on your watch list for the years to come”, Sonic Perspectives lauded “Deaf Rat puts forth some quality hard rock”, while GBHBL featured the album as “an overly strong rock effort from these Swedish up and comers”! So better watch out for many more DEAF RAT news and songs to be revealed in the nearest future!
Since Corvus Lore’s inception in 2015, their goal has been to write music that is memorable, inspiring, and possesses the perfect blend of the various styles of rock music that they grew up on — keeping original rock music alive today. And people in the music industry are taking note.
SoundwavesTV has referred to Corvus Lore as the Bay Area’s buzz-worthy band in 2023. Internet show host Chris Akin recently published his interview with the band stating, “Why Corvus Lore is the NEXT Velvet Revolver!” Inspiring and eye-catching videos such as “Boxing Ballerina” have won “Best Music Video” category at the 2022 Poppy Jasper International Film Festival. And their momentum keeps building — having shared the stage with notable rock legends like Tesla, Richie Kotzen, and Dizzy Reed from Guns n Roses, and Eric Martin. They have also made TV appearances on the KBFX morning show.
Their sophomore album, ‘Lucida,’ scheduled to be released in July 2023 on Valley of Fire Records, contains nine new songs that will take you on a ride and make you want to set the needle back again and again. Keep an eye out for their upcoming shows in 2023.
June 13, 2023 – The Cult have announced a slate of Western U.S. tour dates for this Fall, with the iconic rock band trekking across the region following their Aftershock Festival performance.
“We are thrilled to announce these shows,” Ian Astbury shares. “As we close the circle from ’83 to ’23, we are entering into this moment to celebrate with you all, what has been, and shall continue to be, The Cult’s continuing legacy.”
In addition, the band have also added a trio of July performances, including a July 14 slot at the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival.
The Cult U.S. tour dates:
July 12 Northfield, OH Center Stage at MGM Northfield July 13 Peoria, IL Peoria Civic Center Theater July 14 Milwaukee, WI Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival
October 5 Sacramento, CA Aftershock Festival October 6 Reno, NV Grand Sierra Resort & Casino – Grand Theatre * October 8 Eugene, OR Hult Center for the Performing Arts – Soreng Theatre * October 11 Spokane, WA Northern Quest Resort & Casino October 12 Boise, ID Revolution Concert House * October 14 Shelton, WA Little Creek Casino Resort – Skookum Event Center October 15 Portland, OR Roseland Theatre * October 17 Saratoga, CA The Mountain Winery October 19 San Diego, CA Humphreys Concerts by the Bay * October 20 San Diego, CA Humphreys Concerts by the Bay * October 21 Rancho Mirage, CA Aqua Caliente Rancho Mirage – The Show October 26 Chandler, AZ Gila River Hotels & Casino – The Showroom at Wild Horse Pass October 27 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl * October 28 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl *
– Cold Cave opens
Tickets are on-sale this Friday at 10 am local time. VIP options, including deluxe seating, will be available simultaneously.
Photo credit: The Cult
The Cult formed in 1983 England, initially dubbed Death Cult, the seminal post-punk band have sold in excess of four million albums with numerous international and U.S. gold and platinum certifications. Ian Astbury (vocals) and Billy Duffy (guitar) have released 11 studio albums over The Cult’s 40-year career. The U.K. band, dubbed “Shamanic goths” by Classic Rock Magazine, found international renown with the 1985 album, Love, which featured the enduring rock anthem “She Sells Sanctuary,” as well as the oft-heard follow-up single “Rain.” Electricarrived in 1989, with Rolling Stonesaying the collection of songs (particularly “Love Removal Machine,” “Wild Flower” and “Lil’ Devil”) “swaggers, crunches and howls.” Most recently, The Cult released Under the Midnight Sun. Mojo, in a review of the eight-song album, said “rock’s unquenchable melodramatists have the fire in their eyes still.”
The outstanding Stephen Pearcy has many concerts lined up for the remainder of 2023! As a founder and vocalist of the legendary RATT; Stephen Pearcy has also built his solo career to immense heights of success. Check out the tour dates and cities on above tour flyer! Also look into the fabulous meet N’ greet package below!
New album, “Electric Sounds”, coming September 15, 2023 On AFM Records!
Are you ready to rock? Do you want a good time? Do you want to get high? If the answer to any of those questions is yes, then the undisputed kings of balls-out rock’n’roll are back to provide maximum satisfaction. An elite, three-man squad, dedicated to the noble art of riffs, melodies and life-affirming rock anthems, DANKO JONES are ready to serve up all the Electric Sounds you could possibly need!
September 15, 2023 will see the Canadian trio release their hotly-anticipated, eleventh studio album, entitled Electric Sounds, via AFM Records. Following a previously-released, first album appetizer, “Guess Who’s Back”, today, DANKO JONES are premiering their new single, the muscular new wave strut of “Good Time“, along a hilarious karaoke-themed music video featuring a guest appearance by Inge Johansson (currently in Gatuplan, previously of Against Me! and International Noise Conspiracy)! The clip was directed by Philip Hovensjö at Horseboy (Yung Lean, Martin Garrix, Victor Leksell and many more).
As the new DANKO JONES track proves, ElectricSoundspromises to have the instant sound and feel of a classic. Hands down, with DANKO JONES, you are going to have a good time, rock as hard as you can, always at full volume, while Electric Soundsis a deceptively diverse affair. No band has ever sounded more ready to hit the road than the pumped-up threesome showcased on a hell-for-leather rager that is “Good Time” (now available on all digital services at THIS LOCATION!
Danko confirms: “Good Time is the song you need to hear when you’re not ready to throw in the towel. It also rocks very very very hard and has a lot of swear words.”
Can’t wait to get back on the road with our “BEST OF” in 2023!
The incomparable John Corabi returns joining David, Doug and Brian, and for the first time, renowned Bass player Michael Devin (of Whitesnake fame) joins the gang!
Late summer sees us wing it to the US East Coast to tear up Mickey’s Black Box and return to see our friends at The Landis Theater in Vineland New Jersey. Canada, we’re thrilled to be heading your way for a string of dates from the east to the west coast before returning to the US to bring in the fall with half a dozen ball tearing shows from Portland to LA.
Japan, we’ve been hanging to return to your shores with a mega dose of rock and we’ll see you guys on October 31st, in Osaka and November 1st, in Tokyo!
In November & December we’ll bring some heat to the start of the European winter, fully pumped and ready to rock your sox off with two runs from Switzerland to Germany and everywhere in between!
We’re putting out our “BEST OF” Album on CD & Vinyl on August 18th! So put June 2nd in your calendar and pre order your copy: https://thedeaddaisies.com/BestOf/
We’ve rocked with you guys for a decade now and to celebrate we’ve pulled together a collection of songs from the six studio albums! This upcoming “BEST OF” Album release will include some of our favourite tracks and others that have become a staple part of every Daisies Touring Set List.
We hope we’ve included some of your favourites as well!!
We’ve also added two previously unreleased tracks from the last recording session as an added bonus!
Above: CD version
CD TRACKLISTING Disc 1:
Miles In Front Of Me
Lock N’ Load
Face I Love
Mexico
Midnight Moses
With You And I
Something I Said
Fortunate Son
Long Way To Go
Song And A Prayer
Disc 2:
Make Some Noise
Resurrected
Rise Up
Holy Ground (Shake The Memory)
Unspoken
Bustle And Flow
Hypnotize Yourself
Born To Fly
The Healer (Unreleased track)
Let It Set You Free (Unreleased track)
A MASSIVE THANKS to you guys for your love and support over the last ten years, there’s certainly been some hot and sweaty nights rockin’ out together which have been truly amazing! With a lot more to come, there’s still Miles in Front Of Us!
Esoteric melodic rock outfit The Sigil is preparing to unleash their mesmerizing new EP Arganteon June 16th. A tour de force of attitude and energy, with electrifying guitar riffs, pounding drums, and a driving bass lines, Argante features intense vocals and captivating lyrics; a modern classic in the making.
The Sigil‘s trademark sound is on full display, with a raw and unapologetic approach to rock that’s both timeless and contemporary. A new sense of urgency and purpose propels the band to new heights of creativity and expression.
Just as the alchemists of old spent ages trying to uncover strange and arcane secrets, The Sigil have spent years of creative exploration to bring forth the music of Argante. From dynamic rock scorchers like “The Shape of Shadows” to the foreboding doominess of brand new track “Absentia”, Argante takes the listener on a journey. Will you come?
The Sigil came about as a no-holds-barred expression to combat the musical fatigue of the founding duo. A shared interest in folklore, history and the occult set the tone for both music and lyrics: melodic and memorable, yet often melancholy and haunting. In 2023, three new members were added, turning the project into a full fledged band.
Argantebrings together all of the elements the band has been teasing with previous singles. A force to be reckoned with, The Sigil is here to leave their mark on 2023.
Argante Tracklist: The Shape of Shadows Sanguine Spirits The Ailing Hour Spirit of the Wild Absentia
THE SIGIL is:
Thomas Clifford – Vocals Tomas Göransson – Guitars Henrik Albinsson – Guitars Daniel Börefelt – Bass Joakim Bergman – Drums
March 29, 2023, LOS ANGELES – Dave Lombardo shares a second single from his debut solo album, Rites of Percussion (May 5 via Ipecac Recordings), with today’s release of “Separation from the Sacred” (https://youtu.be/9GiARhBaVds).
Lombardo is one of the busiest musicians working right now. Never one to rest on his laurels, the drumming pioneer recently released new albums with Dead Cross, and Venamoris, and announced Empire State Bastard, a new project with members of Biffy Clyro. He will also be hitting the road with Mr. Bungle and The Misfits in the coming months, with festival appearances with John Zorn (including Big Ears Fest in April).
The recording process for Rites of Percussion had a simple mantra: drums had to be drums. Mixed in early 2022 by Lombardo’s son, David A. Lombardo, the self-produced release features a large concert bass drum, a timpani, a grand piano, and a flock of shakers, maracas, Chinese and symphonic gongs, Native American drums, congas, timbales, bongos, batás, wood blocks, djembes, ibos, darbukas, octobans, cajóns, and cymbals.
Rites of Percussion tracklist:
Initiatory Madness
Separation from the Sacred
Inner Sanctum
Journey of the Host
Maunder in Liminality
Despojo
Interfearium
Blood Let
Warpath
Guerrero
Vicissitude
Omiero
Animismo
Album pre-orders, which include CD, digital, and three vinyl variants: standard cigar smoke, indie retail exclusive blood sacrifice, and Ipecac exclusive purple haze, are available now: https://davelombardo.lnk.to/ROP.
Photo credit: Ekaterina Gorbacheva
Dave Lombardo was born in Havana, Cuba, relocating to Los Angeles when he was a mere two-years-old. He began playing drums as a teenager, and co-founded Slayer (and created the band’s logo) in 1981.
Rolling Stone, in their list of the “100 Greatest Drummers of All Time,” dubbed him the “Cuban speed demon, “ Modern Drummerproclaimed him “The King,” and Drummer World gave him the title of “The Godfather of double bass.” Lombardo’s eye-popping resume includes over 100 studio albums/recordings and includes both recorded and live stints with Grip Inc., Fantômas, Suicidal Tendencies, Dead Cross, Mr. Bungle, The Misfits, DJ Spooky, John Zorn, Testament, and most recently creating the soulful duo Venamoris, with his wife Paula.
Respected vocalist and guitarist Mike Tramp has announced the upcoming release of “The Songs Of White Lion,” via Frontiers Music Srl on April14, 2023. As the title implies, the album sees Tramp re-imagining select cuts from his former band White Lion‘s catalog. Additionally, Tramp will be embarking on a ‘Songs of White Lion’ U.S. tour in May 2023. Dates can be seen below and on Tramp’s website. https://miketramp.dk/
“For me, the period of 1983-1991 was a once in a lifetime experience. Everything I did back then was for the first time, and even though it was beyond exciting and adventurous, when it came to an end, it was more than just the end of a band, it was also the end of a very specific time in my life that I had lived and been part of. Over the next 20 years, I would revisit that time in my life in small parts, but never felt 100% comfortable with it. I simply could not force myself to recreate what I once was,” says Tramp.
“Now, here I am again, the year is 2023 and I have recorded an album of the ‘big’ White Lion songs as close to the originals as possible, but exploring small new parts that today I feel should be that way. I am not 26 anymore, I don’t sing like I am 26, and I wouldn’t be doing justice to the songs or myself if I tried to sing like I am 26. Today, I sing the songs that I wrote with Vito Bratta over 40 years ago exactly the way I am today. This is the only way I can embrace them and feel at home and be honest to myself and the songs,” he concludes.
Tramp first came to prominence in the music world with White Lion, who formed in 1983. After signing to Atlantic Records, the band enjoyed great success with the release of their second album, “Pride” in 1987, which included the hits ‘Wait’ and ‘When the Children Cry’. The band’s third album, “Big Game” (1991) and fourth album, “Mane Attraction” (1992) continued the band’s winning streak, but ultimately White Lion disbanded in 1992.
After White Lion, Tramp formed the hard rock band Freak Of Nature, who had a decidedly darker and harder vibe than White Lion. Freak Of Nature would release three studio albums before disbanding in 1996.
In 1998, Tramp initially started his solo career. His debut solo album, “Capricorn” came out in 1998 and in 2002, his second solo album, “Recovering The Wasted Years” was released. Tramp would then take a break from his solo career from 2004-2008 to tour and record under the name Mike Tramp’s White Lion and eventually under the name White Lion, releasing the album “Return Of The Pride” in 2008.
Since 2009, Tramp has been writing and recording as a solo artist releasing nine studio albums, including his most recent, 2022’s “For Første Gang”. He has also been a consistent presence on the road, both as an acoustic solo artist and with a backing band, with no plans of slowing down anytime soon.
Produced by: Soren Andersen & Mike Tramp
Keep an eye out for news about the release of “The Songs Of White Lion” and upcoming tour dates by following Tramp’s social media at the links below.
Line-Up: Mike Tramp – Vocals Marcus Nand – Guitars Claus Langeskov – Bass Alan Tschicaja – Drums Sebastian Groset – Keyboard Christoffer Stjerne – Harmonies
“Songs Of White Lion” tracklisting:
Lady Of The Valley Little Fighter Broken Heart Love Don’t Come Easy Hungry Cry For Freedom Going Home Tonight Wait All The Fallen Men Living On The Edge Tell Me When The Children Cry
KISS – Detroit, Michigan – Nashville, Tennessee – St. Louis, Missouri and Ft. Worth, Texas have been added for October 2023! Check out the dates and complete tour schedule below!
KISS Army and VIP Package presale begins April 3rd at 10am local time.
4/12/23 Manaus, Brazil 4/15/23 Bogota, Colombia 4/18/23 Brasília, Brazil 4/20/23 Belo Horizonte 4/22/23 São Paulo, Brazil 4/25/23 Florianópolis, Brazil 4/28/23 Buenos Aires, Argentina 4/30/23 Santiago, Chile 5/4/23 San Salvador, El Salvador 5/27/23 Columbus, OH 6/3/23 Plymouth, UK 6/5/23 Birmingham, UK 6/6/23 Newcastle, UK 6/10/23 Prague, Czech Republic 6/12/23 Amsterdam, Netherlands 6/13/23 Belgium, Brussels 6/15/23 Clisson, France 6/17/23 Munich, Germany 6/19/23 Kraków, Poland 6/21/23 Dresden, Germany 6/22/23 Berlin, Germany 6/25/23 Cartagena, Spain 6/27/23 Lyon, France 6/29/22 Tuscany, Italy 7/1/23 Manheim, Germany 7/2/23 Cologne, Germany 7/7/23 Manchester, UK 7/8/23 Glasgow, UK 7/5/23 London, UK 7/12/23 Rättvik, Sweden 7/13/23 Rättvik, Sweden 7/15/23 Tonsberg, Norway 10/20/23 Detroit, MI (JUST ADDED) 10/23/23 Nashville, TN (JUST ADDED) 10/25/23 St. Louis, MO (JUST ADDED) 10/27/23 Ft. Worth, TX (JUST ADDED) 10/29/23 Austin, TX 11/1/23 Palm Desert, CA 11/3/23 Los Angeles, CA 11/6/23 Seattle, WA 11/8/23 Vancouver, BC 11/10/23 Edmonton, AB 11/12/23 Calgary, AB 11/13/23 Saskatoon, SK 11/15/23 Winnipeg, MB 11/18/23 Montreal, QC 11/19/23 Quebec, QC 11/21/23 Kanata, ON 11/22/23 Toronto, ON 11/24/23 Knoxville, TN 11/25/23 Indianapolis, IN 11/27/23 Rosemont, IL 11/29/23 Baltimore, MD 12/1/23 New York, NY 12/2/23 New York, NY
Guitarist June Stacy comments: “Writing and recording the EP was a little bit troublesome and slow because of the covid. We recorded the demos and then the EP versions of the songs little by little when ever we could. Then over a year ago when it was already mixed and mastered Izzy (our guitar player) decided to pursue other things in life and quit the band. We didn’t wanna release anything or shoot music videos before we found someone to replace him. So it took another half a year to find Vasco. But finally here it is: ’Resolute’. The EP that updates the sound of Judith Alice for 2023! Enjoy”
BIOGRAPHY: Judith Alice was formed in Helsinki, Finland by old friends June Stacy and Stan Ford (Skeeter Hazy) in 2016. The nowadays five piece band has been creating a reputation as a wild live performer and a party maker since. The first single, “I Only Go Out When It’s Dark” was released in 2017. The second single “Drug Festival” was released in December 2018 and as a third single they recorded a cover for an old danish hit “I WIll Stay”, it was released January 2020. Yeah, the one Hurriganes made famous in Finland back in the day. Recordings of the first album began in 2017, and after all the setbacks and struggle it was finally released on August 13th 2020. When the world closed because of the pandemic, Judith Alice used the time to write and record new music! 2023 starts with a brand new single/video ”Tonite’s Alright (feat. Diison)” followed by an EP called ”Resolute”!
EP Picture by Aaro Tuisku, EP cover by Jussi Aaltonen
Judith Alice – Resolute (EP 2023) – Track list:
Tonite’s Alright (feat. Diison)
Person That I Hate
Watch Out!
Blind Leadin’ The Blind
Close To The Sun
Single picture by Jukka Aaltonen, cover by Jussi Aaltonen
Finnish Helsinki-based metalheads Wishing Well have released today their fourth album “SIN AND SHAME” (Inverse Records). Together with the album the band also released a single and a video for the opening track “In The Line Of Fire”. It’s the third single and video off the new album. The song is about ordinary hard-working people trying to manage in a busy, more and more complicated and competitive world with ever-growing pressure and expectations from left and right. This goes with bands and musicians as well. The video was filmed by Toni Pasanen and edited by Sami Timonen.
Songs on “Sin And Shame” vary from the fast power metal style opening track to classic hard rock ballad “Dancing Across The Stars” and prog-influenced instrumental “Flying Finn”. The title track deals with ancient religious themes of sin and punishment whereas “Dogs Bark But The Caravan Rolls On” is a classic hard rock shuffle with a catchy riff and a punchline that makes it clear to everybody that they mean business.
Wishing Well can handle all these styles with flying colours, sounding original and familiar at the same time. The band have updated their sound with some more synthesizers and keyboards, though their distinctive trademark Hammond organ is still there on most of the songs, giving the music a majestic touch.
“We are relieved to get this album finally off our hands and hopefully into the hands and ears of as many people as possible. We enjoyed writing, rehearsing and recording it but now we just want people to hear the songs, live if possible. The new songs are great fun to play together and we want to take our babies out to the world”, says Anssi Korkiakoski, the guitar player and prime mover of the band. “We take pride in our work and though our music certainly isn’t groundbreaking or revolutionary, it still represents us and shows the world who we are and where we come from. We’ve found our corner of the world and we want to share that corner with hard rock and metal fans all over the world. With our heads in the clouds and feet on the ground, seriously tongue-in-cheek”, he finishes.
Wishing Well – Sin and Shame
01. In The Line Of Fire 02. Soul Rider 03. Space Invaders 04. Mistress Of The Night 05. Lonely Road 06. Dogs Bark But The Caravan Rolls On 07. Sin And Shame 08. Heavenly Body 09. Dancing Across The Stars 10. The Golden Rule 11. Flying Finn
The album was recorded and mixed in various studios during 2022 by Henrik Sirelä, exclucing the title track, recorded and mixed by Marko Kataja.
The album is out on all major digital music services as well as on CD.
Text and photos from Marten Andersson Twitter timeline:
It’s official! The Lita Ford freight train is rolling into the @swedenrockfest on June 8! We couldn’t be more excited! I get to Rock for my hometown peeps. 🇸🇪
Lita Ford (vocals & guitar) ~ Marten Andersson (bass), BobbyRock (drums), Patrick Kennison (guitar)
L.A. Guns released the first single, ‘You Betray’, from their upcoming album ‘Black Diamonds’, on February 3rd. Tracii Guns took to twitter stating that music producer and session musician, Adam Hamilton had sent the drum tracks to him first.
Guns went on to tweet “…I wrote music to the drums and that’s a first for me. Has an obvious Immigrant Song rhythm which is a monster thing.” The strong ‘Immigrant Song’ influence is no surprise with Guns’ well known love for Led Zeppelin. Just like any experienced songwriter would be able to do, Guns perfectly melded the Viking like intensity of Immigrant Song with the signature LA Guns sleaze that seems to get heavier with each new album.
This song also showcases the ever increasing and extremely impressive vocal range of lead singer Phil Lewis. Lewis has kept his voice pristine and after 35 years can still hit and hold the same notes he did on their debut album. The addition of audio effects throughout the song perfectly complements and even amplifies Lewis’ voice and adds to the emotion and power behind the song.
Black Diamonds is set to be released on April 14th and following the exceedingly well received release of ‘Checkered Past’ in 2022, the fans are chomping at the bit to see what L.A. Guns still has up their sleeve. The announcement of the track listing was enough to spark even more excitement in fans. Along with the album release date, L.A. Guns has also revealed their plans for a 2023 tour with dates to be announced.
– Tanis Enos
‘Black Diamonds’ Track Listing: 1 You Betray 2 Wrong About You 3 Diamonds 4 Babylon 5 Shame 6 Shattered Glass 7 Gonna Lose 8 Got It Wrong 9 Lowlife 10 Crying 11 Like A Drug
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